BUILDING FIRE SAFETY ASSESSMENT A CASE STUDY OF A UNIVERSITY BUILDING IN THE LOWER SOUTH

Abstract

          This article is a study of fire safety assessment in building that occurred at university building in the lower south. This is a case study in which the buildings are an office building, a classroom building, and a meeting room. The building structure is made of reinforced concrete and was constructed in 2008. It is subject to enforcement according to Ministerial Regulation No.33 (B.E.2535) issued by the building Contral Act B.E. 2522 (1979), which is a control law for extra-large buildings and high-rise building. A protection system must be provided by law. This study is to survey and evaluate fire safety in the building and to suggest ways to correct deficiencies in fire prevention. Using a checklist assessment form to inspect and assess the fire safety, the study found two defects or non-compliance with requirements out of 33 fire protection requirements related to the building’s fire system. The defects found occurred during the design process in related matters. With fire protection, measures should be taken to prevent the effects that will occur from fire safety through management. Manage the area on the side of the building. And the construction of fireproof walls around the fire escape stairs. According to specified standards.